July
24, 2003
Black & Decker (U.S.)
Inc., of Towson, Md., is voluntarily recalling about 265,000 18-volt cordless
drill/drivers. The drill's switch can malfunction and overheat, posing the
possibility of a fire hazard to consumers.
The recalled 18-volt, cordless drill/drivers are orange or jade and have the
words, "Black & Decker" printed on the body of the drill. The
drill/drivers have the following model numbers and date codes:
Model Number Date Codes Color
CD1800 20011952 through 20020652 Orange
PS3700 973652 through 983052 Jade
PS3725 20003852 through 20013652 Jade
PS3750 20002454 through 20005252 Jade
The model number is printed on the nameplate on the side of the drill and the
date code is printed on the bottom of the handle where the battery is inserted
(remove the battery to locate date code). The recalled units were manufactured
in China.
Mass merchandisers, home centers and hardware stores nationwide sold the
drill/drivers from September 1997 through February 2002 for between $50 and
$80. The drill/drivers were sold separately and as part of various tool kits.
Consumers should stop using the drill/drivers immediately, remove the
battery, and contact Black & Decker toll-free at (866) 821-5444 between 8
a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a free repair. For additional
information, consumers can log on to the company's website at http://www.blackanddecker.com/CustomerService/Default.asp?DOC_ID=safety-062003.
No other models or date codes are affected by this recall to repair.